Overview
- The Giants put Beckham on the third receiver tier on their initial depth chart released Wednesday, a formal signal that complicates his path onto the roster.
- Coaches have given Beckham first‑team reps in practice, a contrast that keeps him in contention but does not change the official pecking order.
- His one‑year, $1.3 million veteran‑minimum contract contains no guaranteed money and was structured so the team would incur zero dead cap if they cut him at the Aug. 25 deadline.
- The preseason opener will be Beckham’s first live game action since 2024 and is a key evaluation because he has no clear special‑teams role and must outplay rivals for only two to three open receiver spots.
- Beckham is a veteran with peak production earlier in his career but limited output since 2023, so his roster fate will hinge on immediate preseason performance and the coach’s preference for players who can contribute both on offense and special teams.